Marshall was hysterical, crying and screaming my name and there’s nothing I can do but cry too…

There are better options than this. 

And what is right and good and best for these boys is what I want most.

These boys, especially Marshall, have been through more than enough.

Update: Marshall fell asleep in van, arrived safely at his destination and was playing happily.

Whew

Update 2: Marshall had fun and goodbyes are terrible.

There is enough hurt in the world without adding more.

It doesn’t have to be this way. There is a better way.